MYANMAR MEDICS

The Northern Territory is at the forefront of a National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre and recently a local team lead a training mission to Yangon in Myanmar.

Director of Disaster Preparedness and Response, Dr Ian Norton, headed up the team of five doctors and nurses from around the country who delivered a five day disaster training program ahead of Myanmar hosting the Asian Games in December.

Dr Norton has been providing ongoing commitment to training medical personnel in developing countries, and transferring his world class skills to others to help save lives.

The NCCTRC is developing an international reputation for disaster response and training, providing more than 1000 places in 2012 and again in 2013 for doctors and nurses.

Dr Norton is based at Royal Darwin Hospital. He spent some time in the studio with Margo talking about his experience in Myanmar.